Re: [RBW] new Brooks C-17

2014-08-14 Thread Ron Mc
Hope it works out for you. Haven you considered contacting Rivet? Both Indy and Diablo are narrower than B/C-17, and Debra charges $25 for a demo loaner. On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 10:48:47 PM UTC-5, Don Compton wrote: Thanks for your reply. The C-17 seems a little narrower. I have

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Ron Mc
I would say the 42T chainring is for cruising, and the 30T chainring is for climbing and off-pavement riding. My normal cruising is 70 or 75 gears, though I may start up as low as a 50-inch gear. On Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:06:27 AM UTC-5, lungimsam wrote: Where are you supposed to

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread John Stowe
I have a Shimano FD built to the same design, and it seems to have identical lever arm lengths for the top- and bottom-pull configurations, so the amount of cable pull required *should* be the same. Can you be more specific about the trouble you're having? I took that one off my Sam Hillborne

Re: [RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

2014-08-14 Thread Will
Braze-ons is what I meant. VR software is contextual, usually it gets it right. I should proof-read before hitting the post button. I do like that Roadeo. Showed to my son. We're about to start a bike project. He's got an early 80s Trek 613 that's about to get a same-period Shimano 600 group,

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Marc Irwin
I have a 46/30x36/12 setup. I don't think about it. I use whatever feels comfortable wherever I might be? Marc On Thursday, August 14, 2014 1:06:27 AM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: Where are you supposed to cruise on your front rings and rear cassette if you have a cc? In the big ring while in

[RBW] Wheelbase for a 56cm Atlantis?

2014-08-14 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Would anyone with a 56cm Atlantis be willing to grab a tape measure and determine the overall wheelbase? I've spent a very limited amount of time riding the old 1992 Rockhopper I'm working on as a project but I had so much fun on it that I'm committed to a long-term 26 high quality bike.

[RBW] Re: The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2014-08-14 Thread Edwin W
Finally got around to weighing my 60cm Sam. 36 pounds Build Sugino 26/40/bashguard crank Sneaker pedals Mark's front rack Wald medium basket with bungee net and a spare irish strap Longboard fenders Brooks B17 Nitto seatpost Nitto stem (pearl?) 11cm Albas CR18 rims with 36 spokes Novatech cheapie

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Bob E
I'm using 44/30 chainrings and a 12-27 10-speed cassette on my 650B bike, giving me a 96 gear-inch high and a 29 gear-inch low. I spend most of the time in the 44 ring (cruising while in the middle of the cassette gets me around 70 gear-inches), while the smaller ring is used for climbing. This

[RBW] Wheelbase for a 56cm Atlantis?

2014-08-14 Thread WETH
My 56 Atlantis has a wheelbase of 104cm according to my tape. However, this measurement was taken after only one cup of coffee. Erl -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Re: Wheelbase for a 56cm Atlantis?

2014-08-14 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Thanks!! That sounds about right and is in the ballpark of what I am used to and what I was hoping for. On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:57:41 AM UTC-5, WETH wrote: My 56 Atlantis has a wheelbase of 104cm according to my tape. However, this measurement was taken after only one cup of

[RBW] Re: Wheelbase for a 56cm Atlantis?

2014-08-14 Thread 'Jack' via RBW Owners Bunch
My early model 56cm Atlantis wheelbase measures just shy of 103cm, but that was measured after two big mugs of coffee so maybe I'm a little shaky :-) I've heard that the newer Atlantis has longer chainstays so that might account for the difference from WETH's number. My 2006 model 56cm LHT

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

2014-08-14 Thread Matthew J
A rodeo with bars like this is a town bike. Maybe for some. Certainly not for all. While more common overseas than in the U.S., there are many people more than happy doing their long distance pleasure riding with flat bars. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread Matthew J
Oh, and they wouldn't need zero interest loans if they weren't the only federal agency required to fully fund an employee's pension when they are hired. Find me a company that can operate in the black under that condition. Plus Congress continues to require the USPS to deliver first class

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
Two excellent reasons why government has no business being in business. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:17:48 AM UTC-6, Matthew J wrote: Oh, and they wouldn't need zero interest loans if they weren't the only federal agency required to fully fund an employee's pension

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

2014-08-14 Thread Kieran J
Absolutely. It's analogous to so many RBWers use Alba bars for off-roading. I think a lot of people would pigeonhole the Albas as for town bike or porteur. To each their own! KJ On Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:14:20 AM UTC-4, Matthew J wrote: A rodeo with bars like this is a town bike.

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread cyclotourist
Well, there is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postal_Clause Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 6:28 AM, Deacon Patrick lamontg...@mac.com wrote: Two excellent reasons why government has no business being in business. With

[RBW] Re: Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread MobileBill
Seems like a good time to note that in 19,500 miles I have worn out three Schwalbe Marathons (not three sets, three tires -- the fourth tire is still in service). And it's not that the tires weren't still riding fine, I just got a little nervous when the undertread started peaking through. If I

[RBW] New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread ted
I'm a bit confused. Are you routing the fd cable along the top tube and then down the seat tube? That is the way a top pull fd is designed to work. Pictures look like you have standard down tube cable route for your fd. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
What Marc Irwin said. I'm using 46/30 with 11/28 (8s) and I find I spend a lot of time now in the middle gears. I tend to front shift at stop lights now: I shift 46-30 in one of 2 or 3 middle gears, then shift 30-46 once I start to roll. This is a relatively new system for me (I

[RBW] Re: Wheelbase for a 56cm Atlantis?

2014-08-14 Thread 'Chris Lampe 2' via RBW Owners Bunch
Interesting. I thought the Atlantis chainstays had always been 44cm (current spec according to Riv website). From 1995 to pretty much 2012, I rode bikes with 43cm chainstays and about a 1030mm wheelbase so that's what I'm used to. I've got a couple of longer bikes now and they are smooth

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread Matthew J
Oh that pesky Constitution! On Thursday, August 14, 2014 8:46:05 AM UTC-5, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Well, there is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postal_Clause Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 6:28 AM, Deacon Patrick

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread Deacon Patrick
Which provides the power and authority but not a mandate. History provides the precedent. That neither makes it right or wrong. With abandon, Patrick On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:46:05 AM UTC-6, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Well, there is this: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Postal_Clause

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Joe Bernard
I always avoid big-big/small-small combos with all cranksets, but don't worry about any other variation on a double crank. It's the triples that serve up more severe chain angles if you, say, use the big ring with the 3 biggest rear cogs. If you sight down the bike at the relationship of

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Granted, most of us don't use snail mail much anymore. But the nice thing about the USPS is that *nearly *everyone has a physical address, and sending stuff to them via the USPS is not expensive. Imagine we abolishe or privatize the USPS. Can you imagine what the per-letter rate to, oh, I

[RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread Kieran J
The flipside to government involvement is reasonableness. Long ago, I swore off UPS and FedEx when bringing items into Canada from the US, in favour of USPS/Canada Post. UPS and FedEx each charge wild surcharges, on top of already wild shipping fees upfront, in the form of brokerage fees,

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread Jim Bronson
Can't shift into granny, can't shift into big ring. The derailer does not seem to move to the limits that i set with the screws. I took the chain off to double check the limit screws and the settings looked fine. On Aug 14, 2014 4:33 AM, John Stowe stowe.j...@gmail.com wrote: I have a Shimano

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Ron Mc
Trying now not to hijack, but what you're describing Andrew fits my half-steps-plus-escape Cyclotouriste triple to a tee. I can leave the rear on 16T cog and my 46/42/26T chainrings gives me 76, 70 and 54. Start off on the tiny ring, and cruise rolling hills on the half steps. On Thursday,

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread Kieran Joyes
Hey Jim, What's the stand-over height on your bike? How about your saddle height? KJ On Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:56:50 AM UTC-4, Jim Bronson wrote: Well Grant would probably not approve of the amount of seat post showing, but, it seems to work pretty good for me, and I am comfortable

RE: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 61 cm Atlantis

2014-08-14 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
That’s a beautiful bike! From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of rw1911 Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 12:39 AM To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com Subject: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 61 cm Atlantis I have been toying with the idea of

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread dougP
Don't neglect the influence of tire size. Chubby 700c tires can be +/-28 in dia, and skinny 26 actually less than 26. You mention a 9 speed cassette with an 11 smallest cog. If it's the popular 11-34, your choice of 30/42 chainrings is sound. For general purpose riding unloaded, having a

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
Appropriate, then, that I'm using a Cyclotourist-style crank (Sugino PX) and TA Rings! On Thursday, August 14, 2014 11:45:55 AM UTC-4, Ron Mc wrote: Trying now not to hijack, but what you're describing Andrew fits my half-steps-plus-escape Cyclotouriste triple to a tee. I can leave the rear

[RBW] Re: Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread dougP
Leaving that Marathon Supreme on the front was out of character. Normally when the rear wears out, I put a new tire on the front and move the old front to the rear. Rough guess is that rears wear twice as fast as fronts, so normally the front is in better shape. Rear flats, while a nuisance,

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

2014-08-14 Thread dougP
My wife I toured in central Europe last fall for a month. The only drop bars we saw were on racing bikes, ridden by people in full racing outfits, carrying nothing. Flat bars with bar end extensions were most common, followed by trekking bars (usually on a touring bike with chubby tires

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

2014-08-14 Thread dougP
It can be done. http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=Shpage_id=74673v=dL [image: Click here for a larger version of the picture] On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:14:01 AM UTC-7, hsmitham wrote: I don't know about sea water or Atlantis across her intestines but now she wants to tour!

[RBW] Re: FS Freewheels Galore some cassettes PDX

2014-08-14 Thread Brian Campbell
Any Ultra spaced 7 speed freewheels? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group,

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Jayme Frye
I'm very fond of a Wide-Low arrangement and run a 40-26 chainring with a 12-27. I have also experimented with 13-28 and 11-25 and have found the 12-27 is a good fit for me (over 40 crowd), the terrain I ride (rolling gravel roads of the Midwest) and the people I ride with (non racers). I'm

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Jim Bronson
This thread might be more accurately titled with something along the lines of for those who like to get big mileage out of their tires I and other Randonneurs/Randonneuses ride big mileage on our Rivendells, but I personally am an adherent of the Jan Heine school of thought when it comes to tires

[RBW] Re: FS/WTT: Nitto Technomic and Moustache

2014-08-14 Thread Mike K.
Moustache bars are spoken for. Noodles and stem are still available. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
The rude paraphrase to that Jan Heine sentiment would be something like: Those tires may be miserable to ride on, but at least they last a really long time, so the misery is extended. The far end of the stout tire spectrum is solid rubber tires. Solid rubber tires may last for 30,000 miles or

[RBW] Re: [650B] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread Jim Bronson
Standover is roughly 33.75 with Loup Loup tires, measured just forward of the bottom bracket. Saddle height from BB spindle is roughly 34 measured along ST axis. From the floor about 43. I added some photos to the album in the original post with the Soma side by side with my Rivendell. Clearly

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Jim Bronson
I agree that tires are personal to each rider, I was just trying to point out that not all people who ride a lot of miles like to ride tires like the Marathon. In my case for my uses, the Pari-Motos are too fragile, the Compass tires are about right, and the Marathons are too heavy. But to each

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
Totally. I have uberstout Force Field Fatty Rumpkins on my touring bike, and paper thin ubersupple Pari-Motos on the brevet bike, and lots of things in-between on the rest of the fleet. On Thursday, August 14, 2014 10:59:32 AM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: I agree that tires are personal to

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
Measure your chainline. You probably have a roadish chainline, which may explain why your mountain front der can't drop you to the granny. That's problem #1 If you can't pull up to the big ring either, even with the limits all the way out, then that indicates your shifters don't pull enough

[RBW] Ram sighting in College Park, MD today!!

2014-08-14 Thread lungimsam
Was at CPBikes today and saw a big sized blue Ram on the repair stand! Rivish build with beaus aged honey saddle. Was it yours? This was my first time seeing a real Ram outside of pics. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To

[RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Atlantis ~ 56cm - frame/fork/Chris King headset/bottom bracket

2014-08-14 Thread Eric
SOLD! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/14/2014 01:48 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: The rude paraphrase to that Jan Heine sentiment would be something like: Those tires may be miserable to ride on, but at least they last a really long time, so the misery is extended. The far end of the stout tire spectrum is solid rubber tires.

RE: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
The last sentence of Steve p's post leaves me on what I like to think of as joke overload... -Original Message- From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Steve Palincsar Sent: Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:54 PM To:

RE: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Allingham II, Thomas J
Or, Bill, you could sell all those superseded tires (the grass is always greener) to people who don’t share your compulsive search for the perfect tire. ;-) But I won’t be a buyer – I’m on the same quest. From: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com] On

[RBW] Re: FS: Green Nelson Longflap, large, expandable saddle wedge

2014-08-14 Thread Patrick Moore
Forgot to say that the Topeak is as new. On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Patrick Moore bertin...@gmail.com wrote: 1. Green Longflap, drawstring model, moderate signs of use, the dowel is a replacement; $85 shipped Priority CONUS. (Will ship elsewhere for actual shipping cost.) 2. Large

Re: [RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Patrick Moore
I always set up my drivetrains so that the cruising cruising cogs are as much as possible lined up with the cruising ring. Since I also like close steps in the cruising range, I sometimes give up high and low gears to achieve this, but that's fine with me. When my cruising gear was the outer 46 of

Re: [RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Ron Mc
I think Patrick nailed it - good chainline is good for a lot of reasons - one of them is just peace and quiet. On Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:26:01 PM UTC-5, Patrick Moore wrote: I always set up my drivetrains so that the cruising cruising cogs are as much as possible lined up with the

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread Philip Williamson
Agreed on USPS - I love them. I especially love walking my dog there in the middle of the night to do my post office errands. The crazy pension funding stipulation seems designed expressly to undermine the Post Office in order to privatize it. It's is a federal branch, established in the

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/14/2014 03:46 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: Agreed on USPS - I love them. I especially love walking my dog there in the middle of the night to do my post office errands. The crazy pension funding stipulation seems designed expressly to undermine the Post Office in order to privatize it.

Re: [RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

2014-08-14 Thread Joe Bunik
;-) I got hooked on that as well, and even one better - collecting handlebars while touring in Europe!!! I think it was in Hungary (or the Netherlands???) where I first stumbled into a bike-coop years ago, and noticed that the bucket o' bars was just a bit juicier than what we have domestically.

[RBW] Re: Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

2014-08-14 Thread lungimsam
Look! microshift makes a few 9 and 8 speed silver front derailers: http://www.microshift.com.tw/road_fd.html -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

2014-08-14 Thread Andrew Marchant-Shapiro
They even make some that are self-reproducing! Obviously, trible is a misspelling of tribbel. On Thursday, August 14, 2014 4:55:45 PM UTC-4, lungimsam wrote: Look! microshift makes a few 9 and 8 speed silver front derailers: http://www.microshift.com.tw/road_fd.html -- You received this

[RBW] Re: Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

2014-08-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
...including some for Trible chainrings. That's nice. I gotta get me one of those green ones. That's HOT On Thursday, August 14, 2014 1:55:45 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: Look! microshift makes a few 9 and 8 speed silver front derailers: http://www.microshift.com.tw/road_fd.html --

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

2014-08-14 Thread Ryan
Well my Basil (Construction Pumpkin with a cat head ...I'm exagerrating a little) would seriously compromise my bikes' handling:) Anyway, she's a little beauty On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 5:07:47 PM UTC-5, Ron Mc wrote: she actually did when she was a kitten - in fact, we took her

[RBW] Re: Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

2014-08-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
Ha! We posted at the same time. Maybe they meant Tribal On Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:00:34 PM UTC-7, Andrew Marchant-Shapiro wrote: They even make some that are self-reproducing! Obviously, trible is a misspelling of tribbel. On Thursday, August 14, 2014 4:55:45 PM UTC-4, lungimsam

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Mike
I and other Randonneurs/Randonneuses ride big mileage on our Rivendells, but I personally am an adherent of the Jan Heine school of thought when it comes to tires and I don't think I would like to ride a Schwalbe Marathon. I've used Paselas, JB greens blues, T-serves, Marathon Supremes

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

2014-08-14 Thread 'Mojo' via RBW Owners Bunch
Oh my do I love this thread. The beginning was painful bit the ending is insane. You all are good community. Reason number 247 I love riding Rivendells. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

2014-08-14 Thread lungimsam
dougP, what's that black strap attached to the dog's neck? I'd think it was a collar, but it is pulled up so tight around the head. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: [RBW] Re: Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

2014-08-14 Thread Steve Palincsar
On 08/14/2014 05:02 PM, Bill Lindsay wrote: ...including some for Trible chainrings. That's nice. You mean these guys? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YHTs7zzharg -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from

Re: [RBW] Attn: Big mileage riders

2014-08-14 Thread Mike
I didn't lose any fillings due to their lack of subtleness. Subtle tires are okay and certainly have their place but there's not a deal breaker for a good time randonneuring (pun intended). --mike Oops. Bad typo there. Replace subtleness and subtle with suppleness and supple

Re: [RBW] The Rivendell Bike Weight Thread

2014-08-14 Thread Ryan
The custom one is my favourite.Think I might have asked you a long time ago what colours yours is, and I think you told me yellow. My 2001 Riv Road is Harvest Gold. In certain light it looks like a dark yellow,other light more of a greeny mustardy colour like curry powder . One day I'll weigh

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
I think your derailleur should work without issue, but if it's not shifting at all then there must be some issue with the set up. I did notice a couple things... I see your downtube cable guides are mounted backwards/upside down. The little bullet adjusters hang down from the stops. They just

[RBW] Noodles to Albastache stem length?

2014-08-14 Thread Mike
I haven't been following this list too closely over the past year so forgive me if this topic is redundant. I'm thinking of giving the Albastache bars a try on my LHT. I have plenty of steerer tube so there's no issue with getting the bars high enough. What I am curious about is stem length. I

Re: [RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Dan McNamara
On one bike I am playing with 46/28 and the Riv-spec'd 8 speed IRD 12-34. According to Sheldon that gives a range of 99.7 - 35.2 on the big ring. I am treating the small ring as a bailout - which comes in handy in Marin for the over 50 crowd. No issues on either ring across the cassette. Which is

[RBW] Re: Noodles to Albastache stem length?

2014-08-14 Thread Dave Johnston
The Albastache sweeps forward less and back more than the moustache. I would recommend the same stem you are using now and see how it feels and go from there. -Dave On Thursday, August 14, 2014 5:50:00 PM UTC-4, Mike wrote: I haven't been following this list too closely over the past year

Re: [RBW] Re: fs: Rivendell Atlantis ~ 56cm - frame/fork/Chris King headset/bottom bracket

2014-08-14 Thread Jim Bronson
Congratulations! On Aug 14, 2014 11:52 AM, Eric ericwolfo...@gmail.com wrote: SOLD! -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

2014-08-14 Thread dougP
No clue. The picture is from the crazyguy website. dougP On Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:13:46 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: dougP, what's that black strap attached to the dog's neck? I'd think it was a collar, but it is pulled up so tight around the head. -- You received this message

[RBW] Phrases you will only see on the RBW Group...

2014-08-14 Thread Bill Lindsay
Liesl might have started a thread for posts and post fragments that you only see here. I submit this fragment: they seem to ride lighter than the avoirdupois would suggest -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe

[RBW] Re: Posting photos ???

2014-08-14 Thread Ryan
Agreedit's aging beautifully. My early 70's Peugeot PX-10 (V3.0) bought in 1981 is still a favourite bike. Not as practical as yours; it's a single-speed. Frame,paint (some scrapes and scratches), seatpost and Ideale 90 saddle is original. Other stuff is a Japanese/Italian mix of parts -

[RBW] Re: new Brooks C-17

2014-08-14 Thread Don Compton
I road 35 miles on my new Brooks C17. I had to make a few adjustments, saddle tilt and raised the bars a little. I think I like it. It reminds me of my B-17s before they developed the excessive humps. I still need to move the saddle a little forward. I have some Rivets and they're comfortable,

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

2014-08-14 Thread Philip Williamson
The fastest rider in my group (by a good margin) rides a flat-bar Trek road bike. He rides fairly far and fairly fast, setting Strava KOMs in Sonoma County, if that's a measure. I said, Maybe you'd shave a few seconds with drop bars, and he said, My back won't allow that. Philip

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread Evan Baird
That FD prolly needs a wider chain line. On Wednesday, August 13, 2014 9:56:53 PM UTC-7, Jim Bronson wrote: Well Grant would probably not approve of the amount of seat post showing, but, it seems to work pretty good for me, and I am comfortable riding it. Maybe would like a tad more

[RBW] Re: Posting photos ???

2014-08-14 Thread Ron Mc
yes, no rust anywhere and I'm sure the bike will outlive me. On Thursday, August 14, 2014 5:48:57 PM UTC-5, Ryan wrote: Agreedit's aging beautifully. My early 70's Peugeot PX-10 (V3.0) bought in 1981 is still a favourite bike. Not as practical as yours; it's a single-speed.

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

2014-08-14 Thread justinaugust
Mmm. Braised Roadeo. -Justin, Hungry in Oakland. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread David Banzer
As per the cable stops: The Riv has the barrel adjusters below the mounting bolt, The GR has them above. Yes? David Chicago -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it,

[RBW] Re: FS: Brooks Swift saddle, Nitto Dynamic II Stems, Cinelli Stem, Velo Orange Hammered Fenders, Dura Ace 7400/Mavic Open 4CD wheelset

2014-08-14 Thread 'williwoods' via RBW Owners Bunch
Bump with new prices see below: Contact me for a shipping quote. $25 - Selle Marino Superleggero Touriste M saddle. Vintage saddle. Saddle is in great shape no tears or blemishes other than the silver script is worn off a little.the leather was partially re-glued underneath the saddle but

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread Jim Bronson
No, they are both above the mounting bolt. Heck, on my Paul Taylor that has head tube mounted cable stops, it would be impossible to put them on below the stops. On Thursday, August 14, 2014, David Banzer daban...@gmail.com wrote: As per the cable stops: The Riv has the barrel adjusters below

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread Michael Hechmer
Ditto. I run a 44/30 with an 11-28. This allows me to run a modern (rd6700) along with the Campy Triple FD. The combination, in9 spd gives me a super shifting pattern, and easy shifting on my Ram. I love it. Michael On Thursday, August 14, 2014 8:56:22 AM UTC-4, Bob E wrote: I'm using

Re: [RBW] Re: Shipping, Knickers, and Newbaums. Some observation.

2014-08-14 Thread cyclotourist
Ha! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 1:13 PM, Steve Palincsar palin...@his.com wrote: On 08/14/2014 03:46 PM, Philip Williamson wrote: Agreed on USPS - I love them. I especially love walking my dog there in the middle of the

Re: [RBW] Re: Noodles to Albastache stem length?

2014-08-14 Thread cyclotourist
Mike, for me Albas were fine with either an extension 10mm more than the one I used on drops drops. When they REALLY shined is when I got them up significantly higher though. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 3:06 PM, Dave Johnston

[RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch
On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:43:25 PM UTC-6, Jim Bronson wrote: No, they are both above the mounting bolt. I think the confusion might be my backwards description. The actual adjuster barrel obviously has to face the front of the bike to accept the cable housing. But it is designed to be

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread David Banzer
But it is designed to be mounted hanging toward the bottom of the downtube. Yup, that's what I meant by above/below, which also could be confusing, because it's relative to a specific point. In reality, I doubt it would be the source of your shifting woes. I have a bike with Suntour Symmetrics

Re: [RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

2014-08-14 Thread cyclotourist
It's a GoPro. Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 3:16 PM, dougP dougpn...@cox.net wrote: No clue. The picture is from the crazyguy website. dougP On Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:13:46 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: dougP, what's

Re: [RBW] Re: Looking for a 61 cm Atlantis

2014-08-14 Thread cyclotourist
Yep, I have one in blue! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 9:08 AM, Allingham II, Thomas J thomas.alling...@skadden.com wrote: That's a beautiful bike! *From:* rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com [mailto:

[RBW] Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

2014-08-14 Thread Lynne Fitz
my Bleriot FD is a mid 90's Shimano Deore. It moved over from the previous bike, is silver, and has never given me a bit of trouble, ever. The custom Sweetpea (same crankset) has a Shimano Tiagra, which I do not like, although it is currently behaving. There is the aforementioned IRD FD

Re: [RBW] Re: New build: Soma GR, and a question

2014-08-14 Thread Jim Bronson
Ok sorry, I see what you mean now. I'll pull the cables back when I get home from vacation and swap the cable stops. I'll stick to riding the Rivendell for now. On Aug 14, 2014 7:13 PM, 'jinxed' via RBW Owners Bunch rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com wrote: On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:43:25

[RBW] Re: Flat bar Roadeo

2014-08-14 Thread dougP
Maybe this really a foodie forum with a bicycling bent? I seem to recall lots of ride reports that include details of the food beverage component of the ride. dougP On Thursday, August 14, 2014 5:29:00 PM UTC-7, justin...@gmail.com wrote: Mmm. Braised Roadeo. -Justin, Hungry in

[RBW] Re: Rivendell has let me down.

2014-08-14 Thread dougP
You got me thinking about the dog. Here's the answer: [image: Click here for a larger version of the picture] On Thursday, August 14, 2014 2:13:46 PM UTC-7, lungimsam wrote: dougP, what's that black strap attached to the dog's neck? I'd think it was a collar, but it is pulled up so tight

Re: [RBW] Recommend all silver triple FD for Bleriot build please.

2014-08-14 Thread Jim Bronson
Microshift stuff seems to be hard to find except for a few models. No telling whether any individual model will be available on the Internet or not. I was interested in the RD-R51M as it's a road rear derailer rated to handle 34t cassettes, but I couldn't find anyone selling it. The plain jane

Re: [RBW] Re: Noodles to Albastache stem length?

2014-08-14 Thread Mike
On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:12:02 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Mike, for me Albas were fine with either an extension 10mm more than the one I used on drops drops. David, you're talking about Albatross bars, not Albastache, right? --mike -- You received this message because

Re: [RBW] Re: Noodles to Albastache stem length?

2014-08-14 Thread cyclotourist
D'oh! Cheers, David it isn't a contest. Just enjoy the ride. - Seth Vidal On Thu, Aug 14, 2014 at 9:43 PM, Mike mjawn...@gmail.com wrote: On Thursday, August 14, 2014 7:12:02 PM UTC-7, cyclot...@gmail.com wrote: Mike, for me Albas were fine with either an extension 10mm more than the

[RBW] Noodles to Albastache stem length?

2014-08-14 Thread 'Hudson Doerge' via RBW Owners Bunch
I just swapped drops for albastaches on my SO and I kept the same stem but moved it up a tad I think. Nice thing about a quill stem. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

[RBW] Re: Un-racer compact crankset question.

2014-08-14 Thread lungimsam
So sounds like its doable if I wanna play with it one day. But costly, as I'll need new derailers and cranks, maybe bb and custom toothed rings. Maybe something to prepare as the wallet allows for future try out. Compass cycles Rene Herse cranks would be cool because you can change the rings